Apr 2026 – May 20, 2026 · 395 rulings. This court actively publishes tentative rulings; the most recent one was posted yesterday.
Divisions not listed above (typically Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic) are not posted as tentative rulings by this court and are not searchable here.
| Case | Division | Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23CV00528 Rosinski, Melinda et al. v. Piercey, Matthew et al. | Civil | Benson | Amended Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Amended Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Special Interrogatories; Amended Motion to Compel Initial Responses; Amended Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production; Amended Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatory 15.1 | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
23CV01923 Greenberg, Stuart et al v. Jacques, Michael et al | Civil | Benson | Plaintiffs’ Third Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents | DENIED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
24CV01908 Bryant, Jina v. Hodari MD Dermatology, Inc et al. |
| Civil |
| Benson |
| Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories |
| MOOT |
| May 19, 2026 |
| May 20, 2026 |
24CV02337 Fink, Paul et al v. Fink, Erika et al. | Civil | Benson | Defendant Erika Fink’s Motion to Stay the Action Pending Resolution of the Related Divorce Proceedings | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
24CV02608 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC V. DURAN ANGEL, LUIS A ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Loss Mitigation | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CV00186 Estate of Tyler Simmons et al v. Sladariu, Benjamin | Civil | Benson | Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Subpoena of Business Records | MOOT | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
24CV00765 HATZIS, MORGAN RAE V. PRIETO, MARIA NERISSA ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Motion for Monetary Sanctions | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
24CV02890 RAY, ROWENA V. SIERRA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CV01688 Pressley, Ronald v. General Motors, LLC | Civil | Benson | Plaintiff’s Motion to Vacate Dismissal Pursuant to CCP 473(b) | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
23CV03337 OBRIEN, CAMERON RILEY V. PBM SUPPLY & MFG INC ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | DENIED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CV02049 Christina Dake, Guardian Ad Litem for Peyton Dake v. Biggs Unified School District | Civil | Benson | Defendant Biggs Unified School District’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
24CV00332 TACALO, ALEXANDRA V. LARA, ANTHONY ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendants City of Gridley and Anthony Lara’s Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CV03376 Li, Yi v. AMCAL Chico, LLC et al. | Civil | Benson | Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint | DENIED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
23CV01025 HARO, OSCAR V. GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendant General Motors LLC’s Motion for Summary Judgment; or in the Alternative Summary Adjudication | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CV05008 Briggs, Cheyenne et al v. Muniz, Christian et al. | Civil | Benson | Motion to Set Aside Defaults Entered Against Defendants Christian Muniz and Mollie Gunn | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25MH00574 Chico Police Department v. Lucas, Cole Buchanan | Civil | Benson | Petition for Determination Regarding Return of Deadly Weapons | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
22CV02761 BRANCH, BRANDON ET AL V. ARTHUR, LINDBERG, III | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion for Terminating Sanctions and Attorney Fees | GRANTED in part | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
26MH00105 Petition of Moser, Anthony Thomas | Civil | Benson | Request for Confidential Hearing for Relief from Firearms Prohibition | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
21CV02281 SUSAN EIDSON AND AMY BAIRD, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE NIXON FAMILY TRUST V. TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSORS OF THE HARRY G MCKEEN, AND EVALYN I MCKEEN ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion for Substitution of Party Plaintiff | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CV04770 OBRIEN, CAMERON RILEY V. PBM SUPPLY & MFG INC ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
26MH00117 Butte County Sheriff’s Office v. Moser, Anthony | Civil | Benson | Petition for Judicial Determination Re: Return of Firearms | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
22CV02594 MOFFITT, DEREK C ET AL V. MOFFITT, TERESA L ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiffs’ Motion to Compel Teresa L. Moffitt to Produce Documents Described in Deposition Notice and for Sanctions | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
26CV00248 BAM PROPERTIES LLC V. CITY OF OROVILLE | Civil | Mosbarger | Respondent and Defendant City of Oroville’s Demurrer to First Amended Petition for Writ of Mandate and Complaint of Petitioner and Plaintiff BAM Properties LLC | SUSTAINED in part; OVERRULED in part | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
24CV01428 LARSON, COREEN V. PUTZMEISTER AMERICA, INC. | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendant’s Motion to Continue Trial Date | MOOT / OFF CALENDAR | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CV01221 VETTER, KRISTOPHER GUY V. CITY OF CHICO | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses; and for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED in part | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
21PR00544 Estate of Neuenschwander, Frances Jean | Probate | Not Specified | Status Report and Waiver of Final Account of Special Administrator | GRANTED; CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
22PR00253 Estate of Meline, Ingeborg Ida | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00108 Conservatorship of Coggin, Leanna | Probate | Not Specified | Second Account and Report | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
21PR00109 Conservatorship of: Pollard, Kelly | Probate | Not Specified | First Account and Report | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24MH00246 *Confidential* | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
22PR00088 Conservatorship of: Zepeda Valdez, Juan Jose | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
18PR00139 Estate of Ott, Seth | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
22PR00121 Estate of Bastiani, Edmund Alan | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
22PR00408 Estate of Vega, Margaret Vera | Probate | Not Specified | Fourth and Final Report of Status of Administration and Waiver of Account | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
19PR00458 Estate of Hastings, Anna Irene | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
18PR00454 Dale Giese Special Needs Trust | Probate | Not Specified | Fourth and Current Account and Report | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
22PR00454 Conservatorship of: Ruff, Jay Kerby, Jr | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
23PR00508 Estate of: Childs, Amber | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
21PR00186 Estate of Norgrove, Shirleen N | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00096 Estate of Chilton, Wanda Juanita | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00398 Estate of Teesdale, Richard Duane | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set to hear from counsel regarding status | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
25PR00445 Estate of Deel, Kelly M. | Probate | Not Specified | First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
26PR00131 Estate of: Saise, Alfonso, Jr | Probate | Not Specified | Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
22PR00356 Estate of Wrangham, Steven Jerome | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00147 Estate of Neuenschwander, Neal J | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00569 Limited Conservatorship of: Fones, Katherine Marie | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
26PR00130 Estate of Nolta, Madeleine U | Probate | Not Specified | Petition to Appoint Special Administrator | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
26PR00139 Estate of James, Paula Beth | Probate | Not Specified | Petition for Administration | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
26PR00184 Conservatorship of Ruiz, Olen Asa | Probate | Not Specified | Petition for Conservatorship | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
22PR00544 Estate of Lotti, Suzanne Marie | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set to hear from Administrator regarding filing | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24MH00034 *Confidential* | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00190 Conservatorship of Lopez, Ivan | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
25PR00339 Conservatorship of: Drippon, Steven Chase | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-39036 Conservatorship of Ingram, Christopher | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
23PR00126 Conservatorship of Whitaker, Erich | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set to hear from counsel | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00150 Estate of Brooks, Terri Lynn | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
25PR00004 Estate of Bolin, Marvin Elmer | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-33574 Conservatorship of Dorries, Elizabeth | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00176 Estate of Tuttle, Robert Payson, Jr | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set to hear from counsel regarding status | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
25PR00148 Estate of Smith, Geroge Steven | Probate | Not Specified | First and Final Account and Report | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-35373 Limited Conservatorship of Haskell, Charles A | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-38712 Conservatorship of Paulsen, Veronica | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-41344 Conservatorship of Carson, Dakota | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00321 Estate of Jessen, David H | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
25PR00440 Conservatorship of Lewis, Carol | Probate | Not Specified | Termination of Conservatorship | TERMINATED; CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-41249 *Confidential* | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
24PR00502 Conservatorship of Rivlin, Consuelo | Probate | Not Specified | Status Hearing | Hearing set to hear from counsel | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
25PR00466 Concessa Hodder Watson Living Trust U/A Dated February 14, 2007 | Probate | Not Specified | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
26PR00181 Judy B Reed Family Trust dated February 17, 2006, as Amended July 14, 2009 | Probate | Not Specified | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-37328 Limited Conservatorship of Peoples, Johnny | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
26PR00159 Estate of: Werner, Brian Dougles | Probate | Not Specified | Petition for Administration | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-37179 Conservatorship of Booth, Kaylynn Jean | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-35413 Limited Conservatorship of Bigley, Clinton C | Probate | Not Specified | Termination of Conservatorship | TERMINATED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-38234 Limited Conservatorship of Corbella, William | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
PR-38590 Conservatorship of Klein, Lorine E | Probate | Not Specified | Annual Review | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
25CV04499 Feng, Zhu v. Xie, John et al. | Civil | Benson | Defendants’ Demurrer to Complaint | OVERRULED in PART and SUSTAINED in PART | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV02188 IN RE: CLAIM OF SANCHEZ CAMACHO, ERIK MARINI | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Motion to Strike Claim Opposing Forfeiture (Late Filed) | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
26CV00594 In re: Colbert, Christa Lynn | Civil | Benson | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
23CV03144 Hodgson, Diana v. Thomas, Elizabeth Ann | Civil | Benson | Defendant’s Motion for Leave to Withdraw or Amend Admissions Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 2033.300 | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV04239 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. White, Randall E. | Civil | Benson | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Production of Documents | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
24CV01006 PARRIS, LORI V. ISAKSON, BENJAMIN, MD ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendants Peter Wolk MD and Northstate Cardiology Consultants’ Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication of Plaintiff’s Claims for Medical Negligence (Standard of Care & Causation) | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV05105 BARNES, KATHERINE ET AL V. MEDERS-KNIGHT, ALI ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendant Ali Meders-Knight’s Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV02163 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Lindstadt, Landon B | Civil | Benson | Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
26CV00666 In re: Guillon, Deborah | Civil | Benson | Change of name (adult) | Pending | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
23CV00166 THEARD, DONRECKA V. BLACK, MISTY | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Counsel’s Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV05119 Waddell, David L v. Ramsey, Michael L et al | Civil | Benson | Motion for Judgment on Verified Writ of Mandate and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief | Mixed | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
22CV02594 MOFFITT, DEREK C ET AL V. MOFFITT, TERESA L ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
19PR00063 Conservatorship of: Highfield, Dennis Lee | Probate | Unspecified | Seventh Account and Report | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
20PR00312 Conservatorship of Knight, Jeffrey Ricky Thomas | Probate | Unspecified | Conservatorship review | Continued | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00142 Estate of Topolinski, James Charles | Probate | Unspecified | Petition for letters of administration | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
PR-36121 Conservatorship of Love, Ina L | Probate | Unspecified | Final accounting | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00146 Estate of Masingale, Eric | Probate | Unspecified | Petition for letters of administration | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
25PR00321 Estate of Zadra, Robert Lee | Probate | Unspecified | Report of Administration and Petition for Settlement on Waiver of Accounting; Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00154 1996 Remy Giannini and Darleen Giannini Revocable Trust dated June 4, 1996 | Probate | Unspecified | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
19PR00451 Estate of Rogers, Arvel Russell | Probate | Unspecified | Amended Petition for Settlement of the Third Report and Final Account | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
20PR00291 Conservatorship of: Howard, Annestarr Helen | Probate | Unspecified | Conservatorship review | Continued | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
18PR00098 Conservatorship of Johnsen, Sandra Lee | Probate | Unspecified | Request for continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
19PR00471 Limited Conservatorship of: Hansen, Jennifer Cecilia | Probate | Unspecified | Request for continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
20PR00299 Limited Conservatorship of: Dilks, Christina | Probate | Unspecified | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00109 Conservatorship of: Tuel, Jack | Probate | Unspecified | Request for continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |